5 Questions
Which virus infects bronchial epithelial cells and type II pneumocytes via angiotensin converting enzyme 2 as receptor?
SARS
Which virus is mainly asymptomatic and is spread between birds by mosquito saliva, with humans as accidental hosts?
West Nile Virus
Which virus causes flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, behind eye pain, muscle/joint pain, and can lead to dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever?
Dengue Fever
Which group of viruses includes ebola, marburg, and yellow fever, and is transmitted by rodents?
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Which infectious agents cause spongiform encephalopathies, leading to the degradation of brain tissue with no cure or treatment?
Prion Diseases
Test your knowledge of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) with this quiz. Explore its transmission, symptoms, and impact on the lower respiratory tract mucosal epithelium. Learn about the high viral load needed for transmission, potential animal intermediates, and the long-term effects such as kidney failure and prolonged neurological impairment.
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